The four statues stood silently.
Around them, a transparent barrier formed, keeping everyone else a hundred meters away.
Yun Jin stepped forward, moving directly into the barrier without any obstruction.
She walked to the four statues and bowed respectfully. "Yun Jin pays her respects to the four Immortal Emperors."
The phantoms of the four Immortal Emperors appeared in the void.
Except for Zi Mo Xiāndì, the other three scrutinized her from above, their gazes sharp and commanding.
Zi Mo Xiāndì smiled. "Yun Jin, let me introduce them to you."
She pointed to a burly man with a giant sword on his back, smiling. "This is Jin Jian Xiāndì. He's skilled in sword techniques. I see you also practice swordsmanship. When you have time, he can teach you a few moves."
"I pay my respects, Jin Jian Xiāndì," Yun Jin said with deep respect.
The Jin Jian Xiāndì only gave a slight nod.
"This is Dan Xiāndì," Zi Mo Xiāndì continued.
The phantom of Dan Xiāndì was a stunning woman, holding a teapot and sipping occasionally. Yun Jin couldn't shake the feeling that the teapot held more than just tea. Could it really be just tea inside?
"This is Bai Shou Xiāndì," Zi Mo Xiāndì said next.
Beneath Bai Shou Xiāndì stood a white tiger, its forehead etched with strange fiery patterns.
Yun Jin paid her respects to each Immortal Emperor, but her gaze lingered on the white tiger.
The white tiger…
"Looks familiar?" Zi Mo Xiāndì chuckled. "The Guardian Beast of the Beastmaster Sect, passed down through generations, is this white tiger."
Yun Jin's pupils constricted. She spoke softly, "I've heard that deep within the Beastmaster Sect sleeps a true divine beast. Since its founding, cultivators have tried to awaken it, but none have succeeded."
Bai Shou Xiāndì immediately showed a disdainful expression. "Mediocre fools, how could you hope to awaken my Blazing White Tiger?"
Yun Jin's eyes filled with reverence. "Only an Immortal Emperor's might could subdue a true white tiger. I am in awe!"
Bai Shou Xiāndì glanced at her and gave a faint smile. "Your words are sweet."
Zi Mo Xiāndì laughed. "I told you, I'd never make a mistake with my chosen heir."
Bai Shou Xiāndì squinted. "Her Beastmaster space seems quite unique too."
Suddenly, Bai Shou Xiāndì waved a hand.
Yun Jin's pupils shrank. She forced herself not to resist, and in the next instant, her Beastmaster space trembled.
Behind her, thousands of divine beast phantoms appeared.
Bai Shou Xiāndì murmured, "A divine-level Beastmaster space! My senses don't deceive me. Yun Jin, you're a natural in the Beastmaster path! Yun Jin, why not forsake inheriting the Earth Ruler? Take control of my Ten Thousand Beasts Command instead. Within it, the essences of thousands of spirit beasts are sealed. You can summon them in battle anytime. It's immensely powerful."
Zi Mo Xiāndì's expression darkened in annoyance. "Yun Jin, you're supposed to inherit the Earth Ruler as a member of the Qingxiao Zone. Once it appears, it'll shake the world. It's no less potent than your Ten Thousand Beasts Command!"
Bai Shou Xiāndì sighed, feigning regret. "Ah well, I was just speaking casually."
Jin Jian Xiāndì remarked calmly, "Yun Jin's sword talent seems remarkable too."
A trace of confusion lingered in his eyes. He had chosen Ji Wu Si.
And who was Ji Wu Si? A natural sword body, perfect for rapid sword cultivation.
Yet Yun Jin's speed in sword practice seemed even faster than Ji Wu Si in his prime.
Still, Ji Wu Si's talent was rare, so Jin Jian Xiāndì didn't feel envy.
Dan Xiāndì raised her eyebrows. "Lately, a new cultivation method is popular in the Xuandan Zone. You created it, didn't you? I heard you can already refine ninth-grade pills. Truly a genius in the Pill Path."
This new method referred to the pills Yun Jin had developed. Though she hadn't had time to refine it fully, its rudimentary form was already impressive.
Dan Xiāndì, with the Qing Mu Cauldron as her eyes and ears, knew everything about Xuandan Gate. Yun Jin's Medicine Pill Codex couldn't escape her notice.
Still, in the small world, this cultivation method was powerful, but for her, it wasn't extraordinary.
Dan Xiāndì only marveled at Yun Jin's innate talent. From all the information gathered, Yun Jin seemed a true prodigy.
If she ascended to the Immortal Realm, she'd be unstoppable, perhaps even becoming a mighty figure.
A shame… even with her talent, her growth was destined to be limited.
Zi Mo Xiāndì's smile deepened as she listened to the others praise Yun Jin. "Step forward. We'll bestow blessings on you. They should help you withstand that demon's full power."
Yun Jin nodded gratefully and stepped forward without hesitation.
The four Immortal Emperors lifted their hands simultaneously, pouring four different energies into her body.
Yun Jin didn't resist, letting their power flow through her.
She felt a strange new force within her.
The blessings were genuine, and she could feel the protective effect of this power.
"Thank you, Immortal Emperors," Yun Jin said, her face full of gratitude.
Zi Mo Xiāndì nodded. "That demon is formidable. Even with our help, you'll be badly injured. Once the Sky City retreats into the void, you'll have time to recover. I'll wait for you there in five years."
Yun Jin responded with respect.
"Go now," Zi Mo Xiāndì waved, and Yun Jin instantly appeared outside the barrier.
She maintained a composed, respectful expression as she left.
Inside the barrier, Zi Mo Xiāndì raised an eyebrow smugly. "Well?"
The other three Immortal Emperors couldn't help but smile.
"This Yun Jin, indeed the most gifted among the four," Dan Xiāndì said. "Her Primordial Soul must be delicious."
Zi Mo Xiāndì laughed. "The stronger the soul of the sacrifice, the more power we gain. That demon won't stand a chance."
The others nodded in agreement.
Bai Shou Xiāndì said, "The beings of the small world are mere pawns. They can't stir any real trouble. The focus is still on that demon. Using our Immortal artifacts to absorb the small world's Luck should've taken a century, but the demon forces the Sky City into the void every five years, each time draining our power and delaying progress."
Zi Mo Xiāndì snorted. "No matter what tricks he tries, next five years, we'll break free!"
Jin Jian Xiāndì reminded, "Our plan is solid, but the demon still has many cards. We must be careful."
"Don't worry."
The four Immortal Emperors fell silent, and the four statues remained standing silently.